Innovating the Bachelor of Science in Chemical

Engineering Program into a 4-year Curriculum

Rizalinda L. de Leon, PhD

Balangkas: Roundtable Discussion on Academic Program Review & Visioning Drive

15 February 2016, 2:30-5:30 pm

Claro M. Recto Hall, Faculty Center

Our Mandate:

Lead in setting academic standards and initiating innovations in teaching and

research in chemical engineering

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Our Mission

Train the chemical engineers who will lead the practice of profession in the country – • developing, designing processes;

• overseeing safe and efficient production of chemicals and other goods;

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Where our graduates go…

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World class chemical engineers…

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World class chemical engineers…

We intend to keep it that way.

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Rationale

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The diverse and ever-changing landscape of

chemical engineering education

Rationale:

Paradigm shift in basic education 10/28/2016 9

Enhanced competencies of K+12 graduates from the STEM track

The Review Process

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Course

review &

development

workshops

Proposal &

syllabus

writing

workshops Focus Group

Discussions

Benchmarking

with programs

in other

countries Proposal

presentation

WORKSHOP QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1. How do the K+12 STEM track courses compare with equivalent Math and Science courses?

2. How do the course STEM syllabi compare with their corresponding STEM syllabi in other countries?

3. Are the course topics crucially important or still relevant to a BS ChE graduate? (consider the mission/vision of the DChE on research and instruction, student outcomes, PRC licensure, CHED, etc..)

4. How do the courses compare with their corresponding course in other countries?

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WORKSHOP QUESTIONS ANSWERED

5. Is there a need to update in terms of topics and course materials? Is there a need to restructure?

6. Considering the findings from the comparisons above, what are your recommended specific action plans? (e.g., remove/retain course, change prerequisite, institute a new course, institute a remedial program, etc..)

7. What would be the major concerns arising from these action plans? (SWOT analysis).

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Aspects of the BS ChE Curriculum

• Vision/Mission

• Program Educational Objectives

• Program (Student) Outcomes

• Pedagogy

• Assessment

Courses

• General Education

• Math and Science courses

• Allied Courses

• Specialist Courses (Design & other Professional Courses)

• Capstone Courses

• Research Courses and Tracks

• Electives

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Allied Courses, Electives and Research Tracks

• Wider field

• Greater leeway to choose according to leanings and interests

• Addition of Chem 40 & 40.1 (Biochemistry)

12 units of electives:

• ChE research track electives (6u)

• Business and Management Elective (3u)

• Science and Technology Elective (3u)

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Specific Indication of GE Courses

6) Journalism / Broadcast Communications / Communications Research / Linguistics

7) Science, Technology & Society / Living Systems

8) Written Commication in English

9) Oral Communication in English

1) Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

2) Wika, Kultura at Lipunan

3) Critical Perspectives in Arts & Communication / Phililppine Arts & Culture

4) Sociology/Anthropology/ Social & Political Sciences

5) Ethics & Moral Reasoning / Philosophy

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3 units of any GE courses from each of the following themes:

BS ChE PEO’s and the GE Objectives

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intellectual and cultural horizons

Hone critical and creative thinking

Develop a passion for learning and scholarship

Cultivate a high sense of intellectual and moral integrity

Foster a commitment to service and social justice

Take on leadership roles

Apply and expand their knowledge and skills; responsive citizenship

Demonstrate strong research and innovative capability

Strong commitment to the ethical practice of their profession; to health, safety and environment and; service to society

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BS ChE PO (Student Outcomes) and GE

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Technical oral/written communication;

I.D. engineering problems /opportunities; propose & implement solutions

Positive disposition for life-long learning; do independent research

Contribute innovative solutions

Apply engineering and management principles in multidisciplinary endeavors

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Outcome Introductory Enabling Demonstrative

(a) Apply Math and Science Math 53: Elementary Analysis I ChE 101: Chemical Engineering

Process Analysis I

ChE 125: Chemical Reaction

Engineering

(b) Design and Conduct

Experiments Chem 17: General Chemistry II

Chem 28.1: Inorganic Analysis

Laboratory

ChE 135: Chemical Engineering

Laboratory I

(c) Design a System,

Component or Process ChE 130: Process Fluid Systems ChE 132: Separation Processes I

ChE 142: Chemical Engineering

Plant Design

(d) Function in Multi-

disciplinary Teams Introductory EEE Business and Management Elective NSTP

(e) Solve ChE Problems ChE 131: Process Thermal Systems ChE 133: Separation Processes II ChE 142: Chemical Engineering

Plant Design

(f) Understand

Responsibility ChE 100.2: Seminar II ChE 100.3: Seminar III

ChE 151: Process Safety, Health

and Environment

(g) Communicate Effectively ChE 100.1: Seminar I ChE 100.2: Seminar II ChE 140: Chemical Process

Industries and Economics

(h) Understand Impact of

Engineering

ChE 140: Chemical Process

Industries and Economics

ChE 141: Chemical Process

Simulation and Development

ChE 142: Chemical Engineering

Plant Design

(i) Life-long Learning ChE 100.2: Seminar II ChE 143: Chemical Engineering

Research I

ChE 144: Chemical Engineering

Research II

(j) Contemporary Issues Science and Technology Elective ChE 140: Chemical Process

Industries and Economics

ChE 151: Process Safety, Health

and Environment

(k) Techniques, Skills and

Modern Tools

ChE 105: Mathematical Methods in

ChE I

ChE 106: Mathematical Methods in

ChE II

ChE 141: Chemical Process

Simulation and Development

(l) Engineering Management ChE 100.2: Seminar II Business and Management Elective ChE 143: Chemical Engineering

Research I 10/28/2016 18

Comparison of Current and Proposed BS ChE programs

Current BS ChE Program

• Total 184 units

• 18.4 u / semester

• 26.3 h/week

• GE courses: 15 u (SSP),

15 u (AH)

9 u (MST)

Proposed BS ChE Program • Total 155 units

• 19.38 u /semester

• 27.88 h/week

• GE Courses: 21 u + 6 u English Communication

• Institution of Courses: 22 u

• Deletion of Courses: 39 u

• Revision of Courses:

• Addition of Courses: 16 u?

• Reclassification: 9 u

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Key

Fea

ture

s

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Pedagogy

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Assessing the outcomes

Capstone courses

• ChE 141/142 – Process Flowsheet Development and Plant Design

• ChE 143/144 – Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Research

• ChE 136 – Process Project

• Additional Assessment Tools

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Post-Graduation Assessment

• Chemical Engineering Licensure Examinations

• Employment Tracking

• Continuous Quality Improvement System

Support Needed from the University

• Additional Faculty Items (computation of faculty teaching equivalent indicates we need 29 faculty members assuming each is given 9 units of teaching load and 3 units of research or study, but we only have 19 items + a few borrowed items)

• Institution of a Student Internship Office

• Facilitate the Review of General Education Requirements (so we can finalize our proposal)

• Facilitate the Review of Service Courses (so we can finalize our proposal)

• Upgrade of the Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant Facility

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Oral & Written

Communication

Engineering

Mechanics

Mathematics & Programming

CORE COURSES Chemistry

SPECIALIST

NSTP Ethics

STS

Philosophical Analysis

COURSES

SYNERGY of overall

educational experience in

UP

‘TATAK UP’

Department of Chemical Engineering

University of the Philippines-Diliman

Honor

&

Excellence

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Department of Chemical Engineering

University of the Philippines-Diliman

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN

KNOWLEDGE PROGRESS

& SERVICE

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Maraming Salamat!

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Innovating the Bachelor of Science in Chemical

Engineering Program into a 4-year Curriculum

Rizalinda L. de Leon, PhD

Balangkas: Roundtable Discussion on Academic Program Review & Visioning Drive

15 February 2016, 2:30-5:30 pm

Claro M. Recto Hall, Faculty Center